Byrd Knives

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jasoncookus

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Are bird knives marked "China?"

How has the quality been on these? (worth stocking?)

Do they have the same warranty as spyderco's?

Any concerns?

Blade steel type?

Thanks!!

-Jason
 
You can download the Byrd catalog from the Spyderco website which should answer most of your questions. I don't own any myself so I don't know if they are stamped China.
 
They are marked china, they are good quality.
The steel is a chinese manufactured one, called 8Cr13MoV.

So far I haven't heard many negatives about the Byrd line.
Consider using search feature for more info =)
 
I read all of the reveiws, but I'm still curious to see a close up of the China Markings... (personal reasons)

i would be very greatful if someone could post a closeup for me. :thumbup:

(I have searched up and down for two days now)

Thanks again!

-Jason
 
Here are closeups of the China markings on three that I own/have owned.

From left to right; Starling (very small knife, so it looks like a big marking but isn't), Flight, Meadowlark.

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A bigger picture.

The only one that is very noticable to me when using the knife is the one on the Starling.

I have been VERY impressed with these knives for the money. The 8Cr13MoV steel as ground (thin edges) and heat treated (kinda hard) on these cheap little knives holds an edge way better than the 440c on my Mini-Grip, and at least as good as the AUS-8 or ATS-55 of some of my older Spydies.

Hope this helps.
Danny
 
I would agree. I have a Meadowlark and got a Crow a week or so ago. Defninitely well made and well worth the money, IMO. I was hoping the Crow would be lighter, but it isn't. Both were bought with intent of being my "beaters" along with my Ka-Bar/Dozier Folding Hunter. They get those "scraping" jobs and they've held up well. Edge was easy to touch up. One thing that caught me off guard a bit, was the black coating on my Crow's blade. It's pretty tough stuff:) I was knocking down some cardboard and at the end of it - no scratches:D I don't have too many black blades, but this one behaved like my CRKT/Lightfoot M1 - tough coating.

- gord
 
I own 2 Byrd knives, and they are the best value for the money. I would trust any no-name brands from China, but reputable like Spyderco, I would. I am not saying have blind faith and just trust them. Give a Byrd a try and you will see that the quality exceeds the price.
 
Byrd knives are great. I have bought a Finch and a Cara Cara for friends and played with them before I handed them over. I liked them and they were both quite well received.
 
I have the opportunity to pick up a few dozen to sell along side my firearms business, so I think I may just do it. (I was really worried about those china markings, but the pictures have put my fears to rest)

I'm excited about picking up a new product and I'm going to personally do a reveiw on a couple of the knives that havent been reveiwed yet.

Thanks again BladForums! (and thanks Revolvergeek for the photos!)

-Jason
 
Jason,
I own 3 byrds so far. Cara Cara CE, Crossbill PE, Pelican PE. For the money it is hard to find better knives. I was hesitant to buy Chineese knives at first but i got my Pelican for $13. It became my work knife of choice and is one of my favorite knives believe it or not. I have several other byrds in plan to purchase including the g10 ones when the come out. I think they will be a great product for you to sell at your business. I would recomend the Meadowlark, Cara Cara, Crow, Raven, and Robin to start. Soon enough they will have a G10 Cara Cara and Meadowlark for under $40, as well as plans for an FRN lineup. So you will have plenty of options when it comes to picking inventory. Hope this was of some help.
J
 
jasoncookus said:
I have the opportunity to pick up a few dozen to sell along side my firearms business, so I think I may just do it. (I was really worried about those china markings, but the pictures have put my fears to rest)


if anyone here wants to pick up any byrd knives are darn near wholesale, then shoot me an email.

I'm excited about picking up a new product and I'm going to personally do a reveiw on a couple of the knives that havent been reveiwed yet.

Thanks again BladForums! (and thanks Revolvergeek for the photos!)

-Jason
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I don't think you have anything to worry about with these knives. It is no secret that these knives are made in China. They are great knives for the price. With these knives on the market, so is no reason to buy a knock-off also made in China.
 
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